Europe Wants War. Russia Now Agrees | Stas Krapivnik

Pascal Lottaz welcomes back friend and colleague Stanislav Krapivnik for a hard look at Russia, Ukraine, and Europe. They discuss claims that Russia has stalled, repeat stories of Russian collapse in Western media, ceasefire talk, NATO escalation, nuclear risk, the loss of trust in peace deals, and the growing debate over whether the war can freeze or spread into a wider European conflict.Links:Stanislav Krapivnik YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrSlavikmanStanislav Krapivnik Telegram: https://t.me/stastydaiobratnoNeutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com(Opt in for Academic Section from your profile settings: https://pascallottaz.substack.com/s/academic)Merch: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.comDonation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donateTimestamps:00:00:00 Introduction and ceasefire claims00:01:01 Russia collapse narrative00:05:00 Kremlin factions and hardline debate00:09:03 Drone war and nuclear risk00:14:36 Europe as the next battlefield00:19:40 Nuclear umbrella and tactical war00:22:53 Trust collapse and frozen conflict00:29:25 Russian mood and war pressure